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3 Dosha

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Vata Dosha:

  • Associated Elements: Air (Vayu) and Ether (Akasha)
  • Gunas: Laghu (Light), Sara (Mobile), Khara (Rough), Sookshma (Subtle), Vishada (Clear), and Chala (Moving)

Nature of a Vata-Predominant Person:

  • Physically: Lean build, tendency towards dry skin, variable appetite, irregular digestion, creative, quick-thinking, enthusiastic, adaptable, but prone to anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia when imbalanced.
  • Emotions: Anxiety, Fear, Worry, Restlessness, Nervousness, and Overthinking.
  • Organs: Colon, Lower Back, Bones, Nervous System, Joints, Skin, and Circulation.
  • When Vata is imbalanced, it can lead to heightened levels of these emotions, causing instability, mental agitation, and difficulty in focusing or grounding oneself.
  • Governs the nervous system and movement in the body.
  • When Vata is imbalanced, it can manifest as issues related to digestion, constipation, anxiety, insomnia, and joint problems.

Pitta Dosha:

  • Associated Elements: Fire (Agni) and a bit of Water (Jala)
  • Gunas: Teekshna (Sharp), Ushna (Hot), Sara (Mobile), Drava (Liquid), and Vishada (Clear)
  • Nature of a Pitta-Predominant Person:
  • Physically: Moderate build, warm body temperature, strong digestion, sharp intellect, goal-oriented, passionate, confident, but can be irritable, critical, and prone to inflammatory conditions when imbalanced.
  • Emotions: Ambition, Passion, Intensity, Frustration, Aggressiveness, and Irritability.
  • Organs : Small Intestine, Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Blood, and Eyes.
  • Imbalanced Pitta may result in an increase in these emotions, leading to feelings of impatience, anger, and criticism.
  • Governs digestion, metabolism, and transformation in the body.
  • Pitta imbalance might lead to problems like acidity, ulcers, inflammation, skin rashes, anger, and competitiveness.

Kapha Dosha:

  • Associated Elements: Earth (Prithvi) and Water (Jala)
  • Gunas: Guru (Heavy), Snigdha (Oily), Sthira (Stable), Shita (Cold), Manda (Dull), Sthoola (Gross), Picchila (Slimy), and Sama (Even)

Nature of a Kapha-Predominant Person:

  • Physically: Sturdy build, smooth and oily skin, slow digestion, calm, nurturing, patient, loving, but can be lethargic, possessive, and prone to weight gain or respiratory issues when imbalanced.
  • Emotions: Calmness, Contentment, Love, Attachment, Loyalty, and Compassion.
  • Organs : Lungs, Sinuses, Mucous Membranes, Stomach, Chest, and Body Fat.
  • Imbalanced Kapha may result in conditions like respiratory issues, excess mucus, weight gain, sluggishness, and attachment
  • Governs structure, stability, and lubrication in the body.